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      Newcastle, Leeds and Brighton breeze through in Carabao Cup second-round as Premier League sides avoid slip-ups

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      LEEDS and Newcastle cruised into the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday.The duo were joined by fellow Premier League side Brighton.
      Leeds booked their place in the Carabao Cup third round with a 3-1 win over BarnsleyCredit: PA
      Newcastle came from behind to beat Tranmere 2-1Credit: Rex
      And Championship outfit Bristol City became the final team to make it through before all four discovered their fate in the draw.
      Leeds made light work of Barnsley at Elland Road in a 3-1 win.
      New signing Luis Sinisterra put Jesse Marsch’s men ahead before Mateusz Klich’s penalty made it 2-0.
      Mads Juel Andersen pulled one back for Barnsley moments later.
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      But Klich made sure of the final result with another goal in the second half.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle had to come from behind to beat Tranmere away 2-1.
      The hosts took the lead in the first half thanks to Elliott Nevitt’s strike.
      But Jamaal Lascelles’ equaliser levelled the scores before the break.
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      Leicester vs Newport

      West Ham vs Blackburn

      Wolves vs Leeds

      Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham

      Man United vs Aston Villa

      Bournemouth vs Everton

      Liverpool vs Derby

      Burnley vs Crawley

      Bristol City vs Lincoln

      Man City vs Chelsea

      Stevenage vs Charlton

      MK Dons vs Morecambe

      Newcastle vs Crystal Palace

      Southampton vs Sheffield Weds

      Arsenal vs Brighton

      Brentford vs Gillingham

      And Chris Wood’s second-half effort sealed the win for Eddie Howe’s side.
      As for Brighton, they emerged 3-0 victors away at Forest Green.
      First-half goals from Deniz Undav and Steven Alzate put the Seagulls in control.
      And Evan Ferguson’s injury-time strike made it a handsome win for Graham Potter.
      Brighton made light work of Forest Green in a 3-0 winCredit: Reuters
      Bristol City defeated Wycombe Wanderers 3-1Credit: Getty
      Finally, Bristol City left it late to beat Wycombe Wanderers 3-1 away from home.
      The visitors went ahead early on through Dylan Kadji, but Wycombe found an equaliser quickly in the second half.
      Kane Wilson’s 77th minute effort broke the deadlock in City’s favour.
      And Antoine Semenyo struck at the death to wrap up the win for the Championship side.
      After the games, the draw for the Carabao Cup third round was made.
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      Leeds face a trip to Wolves, while Newcastle host Crystal Palace.
      Brighton have a tough visit to Arsenal, and Bristol City will welcome Lincoln. More

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      MK Dons coach Lewis Price diagnosed with testicular cancer and set for indefinite amount of time off as club pay tribute

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      MK DONS goalkeeping coach Lewis Price has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.The 38-year-old former shot-stopper, who played for the likes of Ipswich, Crystal Palace and Rotherham, is set to take an indefinite time away from the League One club while he receives treatment.
      Keeper coach Price was on the bench for MK Dons’ game at the weekendCredit: KIPAX
      He spent the final four years of his playing career at RotherhamCredit: Getty
      A statement from MK Dons read: “MK Dons can confirm Goalkeeper Coach Lewis Price is currently battling testicular cancer.
      “Lewis, 38, will soon undergo a course of treatment, which will keep him away from the Football Club for a period of time.
      “Get well soon, Pricey. We are all with you!”
      It was accompanied by a message from manager Liam Manning, sporting director Liam Sweeting and performance director Simon Crampton.
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      They said: “The full support of everybody at the Football Club is with Lewis and his family and we will do everything we can to help them through this challenging time.”Lewis will have all the time he needs to recover and work his way back to a stage of full health, and we, as a Club, will do everything we can to help with that.
      “I know the MK Dons family will be right behind Lewis throughout his recovery but we ask that during this time, everyone respects his and his family’s privacy.”
      MK Dons supporters poured in with their tributes to Price as they wished him all the best with his treatment.
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      And a host of Premier League and fellow EFL clubs were also quick to send in their messages of support on social media.
      Bournemouth said: “We’re so sorry to hear this news. The thoughts of everyone at #afcb are with Lewis and we wish him a speedy recovery ❤️.”
      Derby added: “Everyone at #DCFC is wishing you all the very best in your recovery, Lewis 🖤.”
      Burton said: “Best wishes from everyone at Burton Albion, Lewis. 💛🖤”
      While Championship outfit West Brom added: “All of us at Albion are with you, Lewis. 💙”
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      Nervous Gary Neville watches Salford on TV… but fans are all saying same thing about poster in Man Utd icon’s house

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      GARY NEVILLE lost his cool as he watched Salford take on Newport on Tuesday – but it was his artwork that captured fans’ attention instead.Neville’s wife Emma filmed the former Manchester United star watching the Ammies in League Two action from the comfort of his living room.
      A restless Gary Neville watched on as Salford held onto a 3-2 win over NewportCredit: TikTok @gneville2
      He is co-owner of Salford and naturally has an emotional investment in their success, but got carried away as he called for the final whistle – swearing at referee Sunny Gill.
      With Salford leading 3-2 Neville nervously watched on as Emma mouthed the words “it’s tense” to the camera.
      Meanwhile, Neville shouted at the ref: “Blow your f***ing whistle.”
      But it was Neville’s artwork rather than his behaviour that got fans talking on TikTok.

      One piece of artwork read “Everything is totally f***ed,” while another said “…f*** off”.
      One fan wrote: “What a bizarre thing to have on your sitting room wall.”
      Another added: “That’s some interesting pictures you got up.”
      And a third said: “Such inspirational art work 😂.”
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      A fourth cheekily replied: “Ah I see Gary has a Ten Haag original on the wall.”
      It was a tense evening for Neville, whose Salford side ran out 3-2 winners thanks to a late goal from Ryan Leak, having surrendered a 2-0 lead. More

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      Watch Sheffield Wednesday star George Byers SHOVE coach and lose it during meltdown after being subbed

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      FURIOUS Sheffield Wednesday star George Byers SHOVED assistant manager Jamie Smith after being substituted against Peterborough last night.Boss Darren Moore had restored Byers to his starting XI after having benched him for the Owls’ two previous League One matches.
      George Byers was furious to be substitutedCredit: Twitter / @SkyFootball
      The midfielder became embroiled in a heated exchange with Jamie SmithCredit: Twitter / @SkyFootball
      Byers, 26, threw his boots to the floorCredit: Twitter / @SkyFootball
      Moore’s plans were scuppered in the first-half, however, when defender Reece James was sent off after just 34 minutes.
      The former West Brom boss opted to reshuffle his pack before half-time, hauling Byers off on 40 minutes in order to bring an extra defender on in the shape of Dominic Iorfa.
      Byers, 26, was incandescent with rage as he trudged off the pitch, refusing to even acknowledge his replacement Iorfa.
      As Smith put his hand out to the midfielder, Byers slapped it away in frustration and carried on marching towards the bench.
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      Smith, 47, was unimpressed with the gesture and followed the substituted player to confront him.
      Byers shoved him away once, before doing so again as he approached his seat.
      The duo were then involved in a heated exchange of words before substitute keeper Cameron Dawson dragged Byers away to his seat.
      With his pride wounded, the former Swansea ace yanked his boots off in frustration and threw them to the ground.

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      Moore didn’t flinch during the unsavoury incident, keeping his eyes focused on the pitch.
      Asked about what happened after his side’s 2-0 defeat, the Wednesday boss said: “I’ll find out now. and when I see you on Friday we’ll have a little chat.”
      He then added: “After the sending off I was just thinking in my head about getting in at half time.
      “Firstly you don’t think anything like that is going to happen – but I’ll ask the questions to both men, and see what was said.
      “I would almost 100 per cent put it down to frustration, heat of the moment and the pulsating atmosphere. If it’s anymore than that I’d be really surprised.
      “I’m not really alarmed by it or anything, but I will look into it, and when we have the press conference on Friday I’ll happily speak about what went on.”
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      The result saw Wednesday’s unbeaten start to the season come to a crashing halt.
      Last season’s beaten play-off semi-finalists drew 3-3 with Portsmouth on the opening day, before back to back 1-0 wins over MK Dons and Charlton.
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      Grimsby vs Carlisle ABANDONED in first half after huge downpour leaves standing water on pitch making it unplayable

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      GRIMSBY’S clash with Carlisle has been abandoned DURING the game following a massive downpour of rain.The two teams were well into the first half at Blundell Park when the treacherous conditions forced them to postpone the League Two match.
      The horrid weather led to the match being postponed during the first halfCredit: – Pic by : Richard Parkes
      A statement from Grimsby read: “The match officials have brought an end to proceedings this evening, as the fixture has been ABANDONED.
      “Further information relating to tickets, Mariners TV passes and a rearranged date will be published once confirmed.
      “Please retain your tickets!”
      And Carlisle also released a short statement on social media letting their fans know the game had been postponed.
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      They said: “MATCH ABANDONED – the ref has decided there is too much standing water on the pitch to continue #cufc.”
      Grimsby’s match with Carlisle was the second EFL game postponed on Tuesday.
      Earlier on in the evening, Forest Green Rovers announced their clash with Accrington Stanley had been called off.
      This was because of a waterlogged pitch – leaving the League One side with no option but to postpone.
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      The EFL campaign got underway at the end of July, with this evening the fourth set of fixtures.
      In League Two, Grimsby have four points from three games, with Carlisle one point above them.
      And then in League One, Accrington sit one point above Forest Green thanks to a win and two draws from their opening three fixtures. More

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      Carabao Cup second round draw: Frank Lampard’s Everton face trip to Scott Brown’s Fleetwood while Leeds get Barnsley

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      FRANK LAMPARD’S Everton face a tricky tie in the Carabao Cup after they were drawn away to Fleetwood.The Toffees, who narrowly avoided relegation last term, will head to Scott Brown’s League One side in the second round.
      Scott Brown’s Fleetwood will face Frank Lampard’s EvertonCredit: Rex
      Bradford boss Mark Hughes will take on old club Blackburn RoversCredit: Rex
      Although Everton will go there in confident mood after thrashing them 5-2 in the competition two years ago.
      And Barnsley supporters, who are celebrating a 1-0 away win at Middlesbrough, will be licking their lips at the prospect of a Yorkshire derby.
      They were drawn away to neighbours Leeds United.
      The draw also threw up a number of interesting ties around the country.
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      Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa will face a difficult trip to Bolton Wanderers.
      Leicester City must go to Stockport County, who are still riding high after securing promotion back to the Football League last term.
      And Mark Hughes will welcome his old club Blackburn Rovers to Valley Parade where his Bradford City team lay in wait.
      Meanwhile, the southern section of the draw also produced some interesting ties.
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      Here is the southern and northern sections in full:
      SOUTHERN
      Norwich vs Bournemouth
      Stevenage vs Peterborough
      Forest Green Rovers vs Brighton
      Gillingham vs Exeter City
      Cambridge United vs Southampton
      Crawley vs Fulham
      Walsall vs Charlton Athletic
      Wycombe vs Bristol City
      Colchester United vs Brentford
      Watford vs MK Dons
      Oxford United vs Crystal Palace
      Newport County vs Portsmouth
      NORTHERN
      Shrewsbury Town vs Burnley
      Grimsby vs Nottingham Forest
      Bradford vs Blackburn
      Stockport County vs Leicester
      Barrow vs Lincoln City
      Rotherham vs Morecombe
      Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Rochdale
      Fleetwood vs Everton
      Leeds vs Barnsley
      Wolves vs Preston North End
      Derby County vs West Brom or Sheffield United
      Bolton vs Aston Villa More

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      Mick Jones dead aged 75: QPR lead tributes as Neil Warnock’s former assistant manager passes away

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      MICK JONES, the former assistant of manager Neil Warnock, has passed away at the age of 75.London side Queens Park Rangers and Warnock lead the tributes for the ex-coach.
      Mick Jones, left, alongside Neil WarnockCredit: Alamy
      In a touching tribute, Warnock wrote on Twitter: “Sad to report my old assistant manager Mick Jones passed away this morning.
      “We had some unbelievable times. Mick was the sensible one.
      “I’ll miss him loads. Boy did we have some laughs. RIP.”
      Jones worked alongside Warnock throughout much of his coaching career.
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      The pair first linked up at Notts County in 1989 and Jones stayed on as Warnock’s assistant through spells including Huddersfield, Plymouth, Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and QPR.
      This stretch ran all the way up until 2012, with Jones finally retiring from coaching in 2013 after almost 40 years.
      Jones also tried his hand at management with Plymouth after Warnock was sacked at The Pilgrims, and managed over 60 games between 1997 and 1998.
      Jones retired from playing football and saw his first coaching role as a player-manager of Kettering in 1977, before leaving two years later to manage Mansfield Town.
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      QPR described him as “quietly-spoken” and a “trusted aide” of Warnock.
      Plymouth and Huddersfield both joined in the tributes and described their clubs as deeply “saddened” by his passing.
      Peterborough, who Jones had played for as a player, confirmed a minute of applause would be held between themselves and Plymouth ahead of their upcoming fixture on Wednesday evening. More

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      My boyfriend promised me a romantic weekend away on coast… instead he tricked me into going to watch football

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      A football-loving boyfriend has landed himself in hot water after tricking his girlfriend into agreeing to a weekend away watching Sheffield Wednesday.Joe Taylor, 25, shared a text conversation he had with his partner Georgia Grayson.
      Joe promised Georgia a romantic weekend awayCredit: Facebook / Joe Taylor
      This was the conversation with his girlfriend which Joe shared on social mediaCredit: Twitter / @TSHEEPS35
      In the chat posted on social media, he said he had booked a romantic trip to the south coast to “some place nice”.
      She agreed to the trip and thanked him for the kind gesture.
      What she didn’t know was that he had in fact booked to go and see the League One match between Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth on September 10.
      Joe shared a picture of the fixture after posting the messages to Georgia and added: “Hook, line, sinker”.
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      After she clocked onto the trick, Georgia then messaged Joe again and he shared that she had simply sent “you’re dumped”.
      Joe then tweeted: “Now taking fresh applicants for a weekend trip to Plymouth, all inclusive please message me directly if interested 👍🏻.”
      Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post, he said: “Her reaction was pretty much as shown on the messages, she said she was going to dump me.
      “I am in the absolute doghouse.”
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      Despite the hilarious exchange, he did also say the plans to go to the game were still on.
      Reacting on social media, one person said: “Oh it’s astonishing, it’s absolutely world class.”
      While another added: “Can’t wait for this belter of a line to come out while down the coast – ‘There’s a lot of Wednesday fans in Devon’.”
      And a third said: “Hahahahaha you love to see it 😂😂😂😂.”
      Georgia messaged Joe that he was dumped shortly after she found out about the trickCredit: Twitter / JTSHEEPS35
      Joe insists he still plans to attend Plymouth vs Sheffield Wednesday next monthCredit: Facebook / Joe Taylor More